Small Pieces of Glass

  • January 16, 2012
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MoonLearn the history of the telescope through this exciting show, Small Pieces of Glass, at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium in Young Harris, Georgia. Set to a thrilling soundtrack recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra, this presentation helps us to understand how the telescope has helped us achieve knowledge about space and continue to expand our understanding of the cosmos.

Small Pieces of Glass will be showing on January 13, 20, 27 and February 10, 17, and 24, 2012 at 8 PM. Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for students, and free for those with a Young Harris College ID. For more information, call 706-379-5195.

O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium
Young Harris College
1 College St.
Young Harris, GA

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

  • September 29, 2011
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Fall DecorationGet ready for the 2011 Georgia Mountain Fall Festival at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Georgia on October 7 through 15, 2011. This will be a 9 day event filled with many different musical artists, craft exhibits, kids’ activities, a flower show, and the annual State Fiddlers Convention.

Schedule will be as follows:

Friday, October 7
2 PM – Jim Wood and the Georgia Mountain Fair Band
3 PM and 6:30 PM – Percy Sledge
8 PM – Country Music Show (Open invitation to anyone who wants to perform)

Saturday, October 8
2 PM – Jim Wood and the Georgia Mountain Fair Band
3 PM and 7 PM – Ricky Skaggs
8 PM – Jim Wood and the Georgia Mountain Fair Band along with artists chosen from Friday night’s performances.

Sunday, October 9
11 AM – Interfaith Service with The Diplomats
2 PM – Gospel music with The Isaacs, Chuck Wagon Gang, and The Diplomats

Monday, October 10
2 PM and 7 PM – Redhead Express and Gene Watson

Tuesday, October 11
2 PM and 7 PM – Steven Phillips and Midnight Express, and Diamond Rio

Wednesday, October 12
2 PM and 7 PM – Swing South and John Anderson

Thursday, October 13
2 PM and 7 PM – T. Graham Brown and Freddie Way

Friday, October 14
2 PM – The Bluegrass Alliance with special guest Quebe Sisters Band
5:30 PM – Quebe Sisters Band
7 PM – Fiddlers’ Convention

Saturday, October 15
10:30 AM – Fiddlers’ Convention continues
7 PM – Finalists Competition

Along with all the musical entertainment comes much more fun including educational demonstrations, Thomas the trackless train, face painting, Water Treaders, a Living Statue, and Stilt Walkers. Festival hours are from 10 AM to 8 PM except Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM. For more information, call 706-896-4191.

General admission is $10 except Saturday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 12.
Saturday, October 8 admission is $5 gate admission and $7 per music show.
Wednesday, October 12 is Customer Appreciation Day. Everyone is admitted for $9.
Parking is $2.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
1311 Music Hall Road
Hiawassee, Georgia
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Showtime with Elvis

  • September 12, 2011
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You won’t want to miss Showtime with Elvis at the Hiawassee Senior Center in Hiawassee, Georgia on September 17, 2011. Joey Trites, coming direct to you from Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, will be the Elvis of the evening. Along with his performance, you will be served a delectable spaghetti dinner.

The evening’s entertainment will begin at 6 PM. Tickets are $20 per person. It is being brought to you by The Towns County Anti-Drug Coalition and all proceeds will go to help this organization. For more information, call 706-896-0007.

Hiawassee Senior Center
67 Lakeview Circle
Hiawassee, GA

Summer’s Last Kiss

  • August 23, 2011
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Art PaletteSummer’s Last Kiss on the square in Hiawassee, Georgia is going to be a wonderful art show and so much more! This Affair with the Arts will take place on September 24 and 25, 2011. There will be art exhibits, crafts, music, dancing, poetry, and food.

Festival hours will be Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday, 12 PM to 5 PM. Stay in town on Saturday evening for the Street Dance that will begin at 8 PM. Admission is Free!

This show is being brought to you by the generosity of these sponsors:
Andersons
Bank of Hiawassee
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC
City of Hiawassee
Deb Collins Signature Gallery
Fain Investments
Coldwell Banker High Country
Hallam Construction
Take-A-Break Portables
The Factory
The Kiss Committee
The Tangerine Frog
Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Towns County EMC
Towns County Tourism
United Community Bank

For more information, call 706-896-4966.

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Young Harris Art Fest

  • August 9, 2011
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ArtDon’t miss the Young Harris Art Fest at Mayors Park in Young Harris, Georgia on August 27 and 28, 2011 from 10 AM to 5 PM. This will be 2 days of fun with live music, many arts and crafts vendors, fresh local produce, and a canning and baking competition for all ages with ribbons and recognition in the local newspaper for the winners.

Admission and parking is free so come on out and spend the day, enjoy some delicious food, and take home some unique art.

For more information on this event, call 706-897-6179.

Mayors Park is located at:
5187 Maple St.
Young Harris, GA

2011 4th of July Fireworks

  • June 28, 2011
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2011 4th of July FireworksMake sure to finish your 2011 4th of July celebration off right with the Fireworks Extravaganza at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Georgia. The fireworks display will start at 9:45 PM.

This extravaganza is sure to light up the night sky and end your day with a bang! For more information, call 706-896-4191.

The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds is located along the shores of Lake Chatuge at:
1311 Music Hall Road
Hiawassee, GA

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July.

6th Annual Taste of the Southern Highlands

  • June 15, 2011
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DinnerCome on out to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Georgia on June 28, 2011 for the 6th Annual Taste of the Southern Highlands. This ultimate “Mountain Tasting Experience” lets local restaurants and wineries showcase their delectable fare. Purchasing a ticket allows you to get a sample from any or all of the restaurants and wineries represented. There will also be musical entertainment brought to you by local talent.

The event is from 6 PM to 8 PM. Tickets are $20 for adults, $7 for children 6 – 12, and 5 and under is Free. All proceeds go to benefit the Towns County Family Connection, whose mission is to help improve the lives of families and children in Towns County. For more information, call 706-896-4131 ext 1233.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds is located at:
1311 Music Hall Road
Hiawassee, GA

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